PORK AND LENTIL CASSOULET

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This variation on cassoulet uses lentils instead of the traditional white beans. In place of pork, you may substitute beef bottom round. *EDIT*I have had a problem with the lentil's cooking well in the crock pot. I suggest that you pre-soak them for an hour prior to adding them to the crock pot and cook on high and allowing for an extra 1/2 hours cooking time if it's needed.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb boneless pork shoulder
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cooking oil
2 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
4 medium carrots, and sliced 1/2 inch thick (2 cups) or 4 medium parsnips, sliced 1/2 inch thick (2 cups)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3/4 cup lentils
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
fresh rosemary sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from pork and cut meat into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet brown pork, onion, and garlic in hot oil.
  • Transfer mixture to a 3-1/2- to 4-quart electric crockery cooker, add water, undrained tomatoes, carrots or parsnips, celery, lentils, rosemary, bouillon granules, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours (12 hours if using the low-heat setting).
  • Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig, if desired.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Slice vegetables the night before; add seasonings. Cover and chill until ready to assemble in crockery cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.3, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 426.5, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 19.9

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